One person dies in single-vehicle crash near Wellsford

Thursday 13 November 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Thu 13 Nov 2025, 7:38am

A driver died at the scene after their car hit a tree on Waiteitei Road early Thursday morning. The crash occurred around 1.40am, and police have closed the road between Farmers Lime and Whangaripo Valley Roads. An investigation into the incident is currently underway.

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1. NZ HeraldThu 13 Nov 2025, 6:50am

   Person dead after crash in Wellsford, roads closed (opens in new tab)

2. RNZThu 13 Nov 2025, 7:19am

   Driver killed as vehicle crashes into tree north of Auckland (opens in new tab)

3. 1NewsThu 13 Nov 2025, 7:38am

   Person dies after vehicle hits tree near Wellsford (opens in new tab)